Fixing device for the fixing of sheet material to a sub-structure

Abstract

The invention relates to a retaining means ( 10 ) for fixing panel-form material, for example, glass panes ( 12 ) of a glass facing, to a substructure ( 14 ). The invention proposes constructing the retaining means ( 10 ) with a support ( 16 ), in which supporting elements ( 22 ) projecting pivotally to the side are insertable, to which the glass panes ( 121 ) can be displaceably fixed. The invention has the advantage that in a simple and inexpensive manner it permits stress-free fixing of glass panes ( 12 ) so that thermal expansion is compensated.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. Retaining means for fixing panel-form material to a substructure, comprising, a support ( 16 ) that is fixable to the substructure ( 14 ), wherein the retaining means ( 10 ) comprises a supporting element ( 22 ) fixed to the support ( 16 ) so as to be movable in a plane parallel to a plane of the panel-form material ( 12 ) and to which the panel-form material ( 12 ) is fixed, wherein the supporting element ( 22 ) comprises a guide ( 32 ) with which the panel-form material ( 12 ) is fixable to the supporting element ( 22 ) so as to be movable in a plane of the panel-form material ( 12 ), and wherein the guide ( 32 ) is a sliding guide. 
     
     
       2. The retaining means according to  claim 1 , wherein the supporting element ( 22 ) is pivotally fixed to the support ( 16 ). 
     
     
       3. The retaining means according to  claim 1 , wherein the supporting element ( 22 ) is releasably fixed to the support ( 16 ). 
     
     
       4. The retaining means according to  claim 1 , wherein the support ( 16 ) comprises a connecting device ( 34 ) with which the support ( 16 ) is fixable by form fit locked against rotation to the substructure ( 14 ). 
     
     
       5. The retaining means according to  claim 1 , wherein the retaining means ( 10 ) comprises several supporting elements ( 22 ). 
     
     
       6. The retaining means according to  claim 5 , wherein the retaining means ( 10 ) comprises up to four supporting elements ( 22 ), wherein the supporting elements ( 22 ) are arranged in the form of a star on the support ( 16 ). 
     
     
       7. The retaining means according to  claim 1 , wherein the retaining means ( 10 ) comprises a locating device ( 46 ) with which the supporting element ( 22 ) is locatable on the support ( 16 ). 
     
     
       8. The retaining means according to  claim 1 , wherein the support ( 16 ) has a constant cross-section over its thickness. 
     
     
       9. The retaining means according to  claim 1 , wherein the supporting element ( 22 ) has a constant longitudinal section over its width. 
     
     
       10. Retaining means for fixing panel-form material to a substructure, comprising a support ( 16 ) that is fixable to the substructure ( 14 ), wherein the retaining means ( 10 ) comprises a supporting element ( 22 ) fixed to the support ( 16 ) so as to be movable in a plane parallel to a plane of the panel-form material ( 12 ) and to which the panel-form material ( 12 ) is fixed, wherein the retaining means ( 10 ) comprises a screw ( 46 ) with which the Supporting element ( 22 ) is locatable on the support ( 16 ).